In European Union countries, approximately 1.1 million Ukrainian men aged 18 to 64 are currently under temporary protection status—a category that could subject them to military service requirements. Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic have received the largest numbers of Ukrainian refugees.
Eurostat data shows that by the end of June 2026, the total number of Ukrainians granted temporary protection in the EU reached 4.41 million.
The age distribution among recipients indicates that men aged 18–34 account for 13.1% and those aged 35–64 represent 12.1%. Together, these groups constitute 25.2% of all protected individuals—approximately one-quarter of the total population. Analysts estimate this group to number about 1.1 million men.
Eurostat statistics provide gender and age breakdowns but do not indicate how many of these men fall under Ukrainian military conscription laws.
Within the overall population under temporary protection, adult males make up 27%, adult females 43.4%, and minors 29.6%.
Starting July 31, the EU has lifted temporary protection for Ukrainian citizens who are eligible for military service. Consequently, all Ukrainians arriving in EU countries since that date must verify they are not tax evaders.
Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar stated on September 3 that Budapest would continue to grant refugee status to Ukrainian citizens subject to conscription—particularly ethnic Hungarians from Transcarpathia.
